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Environmental Factors That Can Increase Risk for Alcohol Abuse

Though alcohol addiction is a behavioral illness, many experts agree that environmental factors figure largely in how a person thinks about and interacts with alcohol. Environmental factors such as product availability, social attitude and advertising can all play a part in whether or not a person will abuse alcohol. Socio-economic factors may also contribute, but …

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Lipstick & Liquor: Powerful Documentary About Women Who Drink

Long hidden due to shame and stigma, the issue of women who drink to dangerous levels is finally brought to light in a documentary film that goes into great detail about who these women are and why they started on the path of self-destructive drinking. Lipstick & Liquor, which debuted at the Reel Recovery Film …

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Facial Features May Not Reveal Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that can significantly alter the development of a child and affect cognitive and behavioral functions. The cognitive and behavioral problems follow a child throughout his or her life, creating challenges in academic and professional achievement as well as personal relationships. A new study provides new information about the …

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New Clues From Scientists as to Why Alcohol is So Addicting

What makes alcohol so addicting? According to scientists, there are several key factors that contribute to why alcohol is so addictive for many people. From the way it affects the brain to its ability to trigger pleasurable sensations, alcohol addiction can be a tough habit to break. However, if you or someone you love is …

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More Negative Effects from Drinking Alcohol

It is well-established that long-term alcohol abuse can cause serious health problems, including brain damage and various forms of cancer. It also destroys relationships, finances, careers and emotional well-being. A series of recent studies show that alcohol abuse does even more damage than was previously known. Technological advances in neuroimaging allow scientists to observe alcohol’s …

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